Bid guide
How to bid on Vehicle Maintenance 15K 4 Post Lift with Installation for DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense, specifically Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, WI, needs a new ALI/ANSI-certified 15,000-pound four-post vehicle alignment lift. This lift is for their professional automotive service operations and must be able to handle a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to heavy-duty dual-wheel trucks.
The lift needs specific features like open-front access, wide pro-style runways, low-profile capability, enhanced rear slip plates, retractable rolling jack beams, and sufficient column clearances. Installation is also required. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 5, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted via email by August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Offers are due by September 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Late offers will not be considered.
Pricing must remain valid until September 30, 2026. Note that funds are not currently available for this acquisition, and no contract award will be made until funds are appropriated.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in equipment, particularly those that supply and install automotive service equipment like vehicle lifts. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333998, with a size standard of 700 employees.
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit your quote via email only to [email protected]. Your submission must include the signed and filled-in Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449) Solicitation W50S9H26QA037, along with any additional information required by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addenda and other fill-in provisions.
Your quote must include complete and detailed technical specifications to allow the government to evaluate technical acceptability. Incomplete submissions may be deemed technically unacceptable. Also include your estimated delivery date, SAM Unique ID Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification number. Shipping is FOB Destination to Zip Code 54618.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the attached SF 1449 and Minimum Specifications documents. Ensure your proposed lift meets all specified performance and power requirements, and that it can be installed in an appropriately sized bay.
Provide clear, detailed technical specifications for your proposed lift. The agency explicitly states that incomplete or inadequate technical details may lead to your offer being removed from consideration. Double-check that all required administrative information, such as your SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and Tax ID, is included and accurate.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.